The TMJ - An osteopathic Approach

TMJ: A Global Approach

Explore the connection between posture, fascia, and full-body mechanics in TMJ dysfunction.

Course Overview

This comprehensive course takes a whole-body approach to understanding the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). You’ll explore how posture, fascial adaptations, and the function of other joints influence TMJ health—and how TMJ dysfunction can, in turn, impact the rest of the body.

Designed for manual therapists, this course blends theory, clinical application, and hands-on techniques to deepen your understanding and improve your treatment outcomes.

What You’ll Learn

✅ Clinical anatomy relevant to the TMJ

✅ Differential diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders

✅ Functional clinical testing methods

✅ Classification of TMJ disorders

✅ Postural influences on the masticatory system

✅ Comprehensive assessment strategies

✅ Effective treatment approaches for TMJ dysfunction

✅ Case studies and clinical reasoning

Hands-On Techniques Included

This course includes both external and internal manual therapy techniques for TMJ-related conditions. You’ll leave with practical tools that you can immediately apply in your clinical practice.